CRIME & SAFETY
Members of ‘Motion Boys’ arrested in Baton Rouge drug bust; 2 wanted
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Two suspects are at large after a drug bust into a group called “Motion Boys” in East Baton Rouge Parish. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, over the past two months, deputies have been investigating numerous people who identify themselves as the “Motion Boys.”
Woman accused of ramming police cars in station parking lot, booked on hate crimes, impaired driving
BATON ROUGE — A woman was booked by Baton Rouge Police on hate crime and drunk driving charges after allegedly driving head-on into police cruisers in a police headquarters parking lot. Nicole Sanford, 33, was arrested Wednesday on hate crimes, aggravated flight from an officer, aggravated criminal damage to...
Gang Intelligence Unit arrests suspected drug dealer, recovers multiple drugs and $70,000
BATON ROUGE - The EBRSO Gang Intelligence and Enforcement Unit arrested a suspected drug dealer and seized multiple types of drugs. Deputies enacted a search warrant Wednesday at an address on Aliquippa Street. The home was reportedly being used by K-Shon Ringo to conceal and distribute narcotics. During the course...
She was on crack when she caused a crash that killed 1, injured 3. Now she's admitted guilt.
A Baton Rouge woman who caused a deadly crash while she was high on crack cocaine pleaded guilty Wednesday to negligent homicide and first-degree vehicular negligence causing injuries, according to 19th Judicial District Court records. Linda Chase, 68, was behind the wheel of a Hyundai Elantra when she lost consciousness...
Former student files lawsuit against Baton Rouge teacher after accusing him of rape
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A former teacher at a Baton Rouge high school is being sued by a student who said he sexually assaulted her. According to court documents, Johnnie Butler was a defendant in a lawsuit filed in the 19th Judicial District. Other defendants include the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and workers in the school system’s human resources department, Nicola Hall and Bianca Williams.
Central Police to driver who caused big rig crash: 'You may want to turn yourself in'
CENTRAL - Days after a crash that caused the most complicated rescue effort in decades, police are calling out to the driver who caused the crash, encouraging them to turn themselves in. The Central Police Department responded to a crash on April 19 that left an 18-wheeler overturned with the...
Police provide update on investigation of 2-year-old girl’s death
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department has provided an update on the investigation of a 2-year-old girl’s death. The 2-year-old, identified as Scarlet Carolina Flores Diaz, was hit by a vehicle on Sunday, April 21 in the 2900 block of Wyoming Street, according to officials.
One arrested for felony hit-and-run after Central big rig crash last week
CENTRAL - One person was arrested for causing an 18-wheeler to overturn on Hooper Road Friday night. Police arrested Joseph Montgomery for a felony hit-and-run after his vehicle crossed the center line into oncoming traffic, causing the driver of the 18-wheeler to swerve into a ditch. The Central Police Department...
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